{"product_id":"triumphs-of-change-russell-walden-9783034306720","title":"Triumphs of Change: Architecture Reconsidered","description":"This book is born out of a sense of scepticism with self-indulgence in architecture. It seeks a new prescription for readdressing architecture as an expression of human need. \u003ci\u003eSense\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSagacity\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSublime\u003c\/i\u003e define the architectural realities of its organizing principle, while \u003ci\u003eGods and Goddesses; Princes and Prelates; Corporate Clients and Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e identify strategic shifts in Western Civilization. The book carries the judgment of democracy derived from Greek Goddess Athena. This is followed by the measured building world of Le Thoronet which advances unswervingly towards the Paris Opera - the greatest processional triumph of the 19th Century. The finale deals with Frank Lloyd Wright at  Falling Water , Le Corbusier at Ronchamp, Renzo Piano at Kansai Airport, Japan, and Santiago Calatrava's winged vehemence at Milwaukee, USA.\u003cbr\u003e The book concludes with a thoughtful reminder - emphasizing the values of human engagement while providing philosophical support for the social contract in architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russell Walden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3034306725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783034306720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Lang Group Ag, International Academic P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Russell Walden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48442796310783,"sku":"9783034306720","price":110.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dac7a018-7d01-4daf-86bc-f4a03d72b500.jpg?v=1777199833","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/triumphs-of-change-russell-walden-9783034306720","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}